Carissa M.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialst @ Vaxart, Inc.
About
Accounts Payable professional with more than eight years of experience supporting finance operations in biotech, fintech, and research environments. Skilled in managing high-volume invoice processing, vendor onboarding, and full-cycle AP functions across NetSuite, DocuPeak, SAP Ariba, Oracle Fusion, and Concur. Recognized for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to SOX and company policies, I approach each responsibility with a focus on supporting the broader finance function and contributing to organizational stability. I take a consistent and detail-oriented approach to my work, whether reconciling vendor statements, preparing payment runs, or assisting with audits and month-end close. Over time, I have supported automation initiatives, documented procedures, and helped reduce exceptions, all with the goal of making processes more efficient for the team. My commitment is to the success of the companies I serve, and I am eager to continue growing into a supervisory role where I can share best practices, support colleagues, and ensure that accounts payable operations run smoothly and effectively. .
United States
Pacifica
Biotechnology
Problem Solving, Credit Cards, Close Process, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Written Communication, Vendor Relations, Dispute Resolution, G&A, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Vendor Management, Accounts Payable, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Blogging, Spreadsheets, Account Reconciliation, Purchase Orders, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Experience

Senior Accounts Payable Specialst
South San Francisco, California, United States
• Managed day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring SOX-compliant processing in NetSuite. • Implemented invoice automation through DocuPeak OCR, enhancing efficiency in the AP process. • Developed and documented standard procedures that improved consistency and reduced cycle times. • Supported month-end accruals, audits, and special finance projects, contributing to overall financial accuracy.

Accounts Payable Specialist
San Mateo, California, United States
• Managed end-to-end invoice processing using Concur and Oracle Fusion, ensuring accurate coding and approvals. • Executed ACH, wire, and check disbursements while maintaining strong vendor relationships. • Reconciled AP transactions against general ledger accounts and supported internal and external audits. • Administered Concur Expense reports, improving compliance and reducing rework for employees.

Accounts Payable Specialist
San Jose, California, United States
• Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. • Reconciled monthly bank accounts and prepared weekly ACH payment runs to maintain financial accuracy. • Monitored AP email communications to facilitate prompt invoice handling and escalations. • Allocated and recorded P-card statements for over 30 employees, enhancing transaction tracking efficiency.

Accounts Payable Analyst
Menlo Park, California
• Managed the accounts payable process with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. • Reviewed and processed invoices, including 3-way P.O. matching, to maintain accuracy prior to payment. • Collaborated effectively with departments and vendors to address inquiries and streamline workflows.

File Retention Clerk
Menlo Park, California
• Maintained orderliness and accessibility of a file room containing over 1,500 vendor invoices and archived records. • Organized and filed accounting documents for auditing and departmental reference, ensuring compliance and efficiency. • Compiled and submitted scanned copies of documents for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, enhancing documentation accuracy. • Responded promptly to requests from multiple departments, facilitating smooth operations across the organization.

Research Clerical Aide
Menlo Park, California, United States
• Prepared and shipped survey materials for nationwide schools in the College Ready Writing Program. • Tracked and scanned received materials into a database to monitor study progress. • Cleared sensitive information from writing assessments to ensure unbiased survey results. • Executed daily tasks with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all processes.

Production Clerk
Gemini Duplication, Inc
Visalia, California, United States
• Consulted with management to revamp production processes, enhancing operational efficiency. • Developed a comprehensive database for daily productivity calculations, aiding fellow reviewers. • Reviewed over 50 workers' compensation records daily for accuracy, ensuring compliance. • Audited pending records to identify orphan files, streamlining processing and reducing errors.

Front Desk Receptionist
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
San Jose, California, United States
• Directed incoming and outgoing correspondences for an office of over forty employees. • Managed the main phone line, ensuring inquiries were directed to the appropriate departments. • Generated and circulated various sales reports for management and financial representatives. • Greeted visitors and clients, ensuring they were informed of their arrival to the relevant personnel.
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